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Hi Paul, and welcome to IIS too.
Good to see a couple of ASSA members have made themselves known, and that Steve thinks we are a "great bunch". I like your comment about the low fees too: there was lots of angst last year on the committee about increasing the fees, so it is nice to hear they aren't too high even after the increase!
Regarding galaxies: it was great to see people pointing you the right way, but I can't see anyone mentioning NGC 253 and NGC 55. They are in the west at this time of year, and while you said you have bad light pollution in that direction I think you still might be able to spot them as they are relatively bright, and quite large: NGC 253 in particular. It should be right across your field of view at moderate power. Well worth a try!
The Ghost of Jupiter is a very nice planetary nebula (the remains of a dying star): and these are another fascinating type of object that are worth chasing down as you gain experience.
All the best, and happy viewing!
Dean
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